[name_m]Hi[/name_m] everyone!
I think [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] is a lovely name & I can see myself truly loving it. However, I’m not there yet. For some reason I am really averse to names beginning with “Hay-” because of the repetition when someone says “Hey,” to that person i.e.:“Hey, [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]!”
I like this name for a future daughter, I just need some help falling truly in love with it! appreciate your help, Berries!
I hope I can help, because I adore [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]! It’s strong and funky and a little bit retro. Unmistakably feminine but not super conventional about it — I love its strong, clear sounds and consonant ending. And a Z is always fun!
On the “Hey, [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]!” thing: I have an [name_f]Anouk[/name_f] (ah-NOOK), and she’s my youngest child. I had a real fixation when we were choosing a name that the unstressed A at the beginning would sound weird after “and” — as in “Child 1, Child 2 and [name_f]Anouk[/name_f]”. I overthought it and almost talked my way out of using it, but I’m so glad I didn’t! It is really, really not an issue IRL.
I feel like “Hey, [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]!” is similar — it feels like more of a problem when you’re thinking about it theoretically. [name_f]Hazel[/name_f], [name_u]Hayden[/name_u], [name_f]Hayley[/name_f] all start with this sound and they are all popular names, so it can’t be causing these people too much trouble!
I think [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] is fab, I hope you fall for it 
thank you!! this is so so helpful and encouraging <3
Hazel is one of those names that is just objectively gorgeous! It’s earthy but common and sweet. It could fit sooo many personalities that it doesn’t even need a nickname (which is awesome).
I worried about [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] (one of my faves) for the heavy FEE sound at the beginning but it’s stuck on the list for similar reasons. I say fall in love! It’s worth it. Such a beautiful name.
thank you both SO much. i truly appreciate it & can feel myself beginning to fall for this lovely name! thank you!
Yes!! [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] [name_m]Busby[/name_m] is so cute!!
Here’s some pictures on their IG: link 1 and link 2 and link 3
I also love the color of this name… [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] eyes are drop-dead gorgeous, imo, so using this name is beautiful!
Not sure anyone can help a person love a name.
I know why I like it:
It is a lovely color for eyes.
There’s an old TV show about a comedic maid called [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]. I’ve not yet seen the program, but somehow this adds to its charm to me.
I associate it with hazel trees or shrubs in a kind of magical, Celtic way.
I love love love z sounds in names.
Hazel is all things warm and cosy, while also feeling in touch with adventure and the outdoors. It’s a lovely name
Like other Berries have said, I don’t think the “Hey, [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]!” thing would be much of a problem.
Hazel is so pretty! It’s understated, versatile, natural, and has a cool look and sound!